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Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Northampton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Northampton. Evening classes run at Northampton College Lower Mounts, one evening a week from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

The course covers women's hairdressing, including client consultation, cutting techniques, colouring, styling and dressing hair, and promoting salon products and services. You'll also study health and safety. Classes run over one year, part-time. You'll need to set aside around four hours a week outside class for study and practice. You must hold a relevant Level 2 hairdressing qualification to join.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Hairdressing.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for you if you have Level 2 hairdressing and wish to gain a Level 3 qualification.

Entry requirements

It will be a requirement to have an appropriate Level 2 hairdressing qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to consult clients and identify the right treatments for them.
  • You'll develop cutting techniques and keep up with current styling trends.
  • You'll practise colouring hair using a range of methods.
  • You'll style and dress hair for different looks and occasions.
  • You'll learn how to promote products and services in a salon setting.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a professional environment.
  • You'll build skills in communicating with clients and colleagues.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through written assignments, online tests, practical observations, oral questions, and a portfolio of evidence. In class, the focus is on both practical skills and theory. You'll initially work on fellow students and will also be assessed on external paying clients. A small registration fee applies when you bring a client for a practical assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northampton College Lower Mounts will confirm anything else you need before you start. Be prepared to allow other students to practise on you during sessions, as students initially work on each other.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser, working in a salon with a full client base.
  • Senior stylist, taking on more complex colour and cutting work.
  • Mobile hairdresser, visiting clients at home or on location.
  • Salon manager, overseeing a team and day-to-day salon operations.
  • Colour technician, specialising in colouring and highlighting services.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing, useful if you want a work-based qualification alongside employment.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, if you'd like to teach hairdressing.
  • Barbering qualifications at Level 2 or Level 3, to broaden your skills across hair types and techniques.
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